Author: Anietie Akpan
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Ibas Arrives Port Harcourt, Promises Neutrality, Rule of Law
Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm Ibok-Ette Ibas. By Dianabasi Effiong The new Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm Ibok-Ette Ibas (Rtd), on Thursday, addressed the people of Rivers State after assuming office. He said he would not be partisan but would ensure adherence to the rule of law. His address came after…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos to Remain in Camp For Match With Algeria
Nigeria’s star girl Shakirat Moshood races away from South African defender Bonolo Mokoma during Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match in Ikenne-Remo. By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s U17 Girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp as they countenance the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. They…
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2026 World Cup Race: Super Eagles Say 3 Points on Friday is Non-Negotiable
Super Eagles at training in Kigali on Tuesday By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s Super Eagles are not bothered by talks of Nigeria never having beaten Rwanda Senior Male national team in their country. This is as the team prepares for this March 21st crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.…
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NUJ Celebrates CRS First Lady on UN Induction
CRS First Lady, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has described recent induction of the State’s First Lady, Bishop . Eyoanwan Bassey Otu into the prestigious UN 1000 African Women Network in New York as well deserved. In a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Comrade Archibong…
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UNICAL Should Eschew Corruption, Aspire to a World Class University, Fr. Bassey
Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey. By Anietie Akpan The Parish Priest of St. Mary Pro-Cathedral and former National Director of Caritas Nigeria, Fr. Evaristus Bassey, has challenged the University of Calabar to become a world class university. Speaking during an inter-denominational service recently, to mark the golden jubilee of the university and the 37th convocation, under…
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Unity in Diversity: Christians, Muslims Break Fast Together in Calabar
Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero (Centre), Dr. Beta Edu on his right and others breaking the Ramadan fast. By Anietie Akpan It was typical case of unity in diversity, as Christians led by the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Beta Edu and Muslims led by the Chairman of the University of Calabar…
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OPINION: Wike, Natasha and the Explosions in the Creeks
President Bola Tinubu By Etim Etim Suddenly, the crisis in the Nigerian Senate has been replaced in the headlines by the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Tinubu and the resurgence of bombings in the creeks. Senator Godswill Akpabio is perhaps the happiest politician in the country today because of the respite…
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CRHA Urges LG Chairmen to Constitute Land Allocation C’ttees, Issue CRO
By Itam Offor The State Legislature has urged Local Government Council Chairmen across the State to constitute Land Allocation and Advisory Committees. These committees are to act in accordance with Section 6(2) of the Land Use Act and issue Customary Rights of Occupancy (CRO) to interested applicants. The Legislators also stressed the need for Council…
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Cross River FOMWAN Educates Members on Spritual Benefits of Ramadan
Participants in a group photograph at the lecture. By Anietie Akpan As part of efforts to intensify religious activities in the holy month of Ramadan, the Cross River State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women in Nigeria, (FOMWAN) has organised a lecture to engage the faithfuls in promoting benefit of Ramadan, Islamic values and…
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Clergy Urges UNICAL Graduates to Become Instruments of Hope to Society.
By Ita Williams, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) in preparation for its 37th Convocation and 50th anniversary celebration held a significant interdenominational service, as guest preacher urged graduates to become instruments of hope to the society. The event, held at the Conference Hall of University on Tuesday, centered around the poignant theme: “Spec Nostra…
